Learning basic design/
Chauhan, Pradnya
Learning basic design/ Pradnya Chauhan - Abhivikash Niketan Publication - xxiii, 178 p.
Learning Basic Design: A Handbook for Teaching and Learning Basic Design subject in the first year of Architecture & Design education. First publication: 22nd March 2023 How do we introduce design subjects in the initial years of architectural education? How do we show the path to the students towards visualization and abstraction? How do we catch their attention and sustain their enthusiasm? In this book 'Learning Basic Design', architect, designer, teacher and expert Pradnya Chauhan reveals the methods for understanding all-inclusive design issues. She has laid out the entire syllabus for Learning Basic Design in the first year of architecture and design disciplines as a foundation course. Starting with an introduction to thought-provoking critical thinking methods, the book sets the tone of egalitarian thinking. Important learnings about basic design elements, basic design principles and understanding space, are followed by study of crafts, inspiration from nature and learning from seven art forms as the central theme for the projects. The chapter on Golden Ratio is included to understand human scale and proportions. All the chapters start with theoretical photo essays followed by projects done by the students of colleges of architecture. This book includes more than fifty projects, with detailed instructions. Pradnya Chauhan’s methodology will open up your mind to generate more such projects within your context
9788195539307
745.15 / CHA-L
Learning basic design/ Pradnya Chauhan - Abhivikash Niketan Publication - xxiii, 178 p.
Learning Basic Design: A Handbook for Teaching and Learning Basic Design subject in the first year of Architecture & Design education. First publication: 22nd March 2023 How do we introduce design subjects in the initial years of architectural education? How do we show the path to the students towards visualization and abstraction? How do we catch their attention and sustain their enthusiasm? In this book 'Learning Basic Design', architect, designer, teacher and expert Pradnya Chauhan reveals the methods for understanding all-inclusive design issues. She has laid out the entire syllabus for Learning Basic Design in the first year of architecture and design disciplines as a foundation course. Starting with an introduction to thought-provoking critical thinking methods, the book sets the tone of egalitarian thinking. Important learnings about basic design elements, basic design principles and understanding space, are followed by study of crafts, inspiration from nature and learning from seven art forms as the central theme for the projects. The chapter on Golden Ratio is included to understand human scale and proportions. All the chapters start with theoretical photo essays followed by projects done by the students of colleges of architecture. This book includes more than fifty projects, with detailed instructions. Pradnya Chauhan’s methodology will open up your mind to generate more such projects within your context
9788195539307
745.15 / CHA-L